Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Grcsham-street , E . C ., on Monday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Harbord , W . M . j McClelland , I . P . M . j Dan Hughes , S . W . ; R . P . Stevens , J . W . ; ] . Hughes , P . M ., Treas .: C . Beaumont , P . M ., " Sec . ; Hoddinott , S . D . ; Haylock , J . D . ; Clinch , D . C . ; Fimister , Org . ; VVhur , E . Venner , and Rubardt , Stwds . ;

Woodstock , Tyler ; David Hughes , P . M . ; Ginger , P . M . ; G . A . Cundy , P . M . ; Lewis , P . M . ; Pratt , Tuck , Fisher , Derry , Gillard , E . W . Cundy , T . VV . Venner , Dance , Bater , G . Smith , Hayden , Wilkinson , Rogers , Rich , Clarke , Green , Ross , Corkhill , Eade , Reynolds , Ford , Chivers , Whitnall , Follett , Watkins , Vale , Parsons , and J . Hoskings . Visitors : Bros . Salmon , VV . M . 2077 , Prov . G .

Reg . Essex ; Crooke , 1360 ; Coles , P . M . 20 ; Gilbert , 173 ; Dale , S 70 ; Hurrell , 9 S ; Lewis , I . P . M . 2077 ; Mathison , P . M . 1237 ; Potter , 1343 ; Aylen , 1343 ; and J . Smith , 754 . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular and two emergency meetings read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass Bros .

Rich and Aylen , the latter being a member of St . John s Lodge , 1343 . The W . M . then delighted the members present by the very effective manner in which he rendered the lecture on the tracing board . The brethren then proceeded to sign the petition to Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund , on behalf of a brother of the lodge , at the same time voting him 10 guineas out of the lodge Benevolent

Fund , and the widow of a late brother five guineas from the same fund . A petition was also presented and signed on behalf of a son of a deceased member ( Bro . Turner ) to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured .

HASTINGS . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 40 ) . —This old-established lodge met for the despatch of business at the Castle Hotel on Monday , the 13 th inst . Among those present were Bros . F . H . Hallett , W . M . ; T . W . Markwick , S . W . ; S . Chandler , | . W . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . E . VV . J . Hennah , R . N ., Prov . G . D . of C , P . M ., Sec . ; J . B . Ford , J . VV . 11 S 4 , J D . ; VV .

S . Allen , I . G . ; C . VV . Duke , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 11 S 4 ; T . H . Cole , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . M . ; C . M . Norris , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; J . Pearce , P . M . ; F . Plowman , P . M . ; P . Robinson , P . M . 201 ; A . G . Gush , John Bray , H . A . Muscat , G . Randell , F . C . Edwards , P . M . Skinner , C . Reinmann , 1 . Stace , R . ] ones , VV . Cooper , J . T . Edmed , Rev . G . H . Frewer , Henry Kimm , W . M . 11 S 4 ; and others .

Visitors : Bros . F . VV . Snook , Dacre , 20 S 6 ; VV . Fry Bellary , 465 ; C . R . Chandler , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; Robert Hughes , S . W . ; and T . Avis , all of 11 S 4 . The minutes of last meeting having been confirmed , and communications read , the first business was to ballot for a joining member , Bro . Walter ( Fry , 4 C 5 , which having proved successful , he was duly raised to the Sublime

Degree of M . M ., also , after approval by ballot , Mr . George Henry Gaze was initiated into the mysteries of the ; First Degree . Bro . Rev . Frewer was then passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , the whole of the three ceremonies being most efficiently rendered by the VV . M ., Bro . Hallett . A notice of motion was given that a sum not exceeding 10 guineas be voted from the lodge funds towards the

proposed testimonial to Bro . V . P . Freeman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Provincial Grand Secretary , for his valuable services in the cause of Freemasonry for the Province of Sussex , There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a nicely-served supper , after which the usual Masonic toasts , interspersed with harmony , brought a very happy evening to a close .

LYMINGTON . —New Forest Lodge ( 1 V 0 . 319 ) . —The installation of Bro . G . J . Gould , as W . M . for the ensuing year of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Bugle Hotel , High-street , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . the Rev . E . H . Elers , in the presence of an exceptionally large gathering , including many visiting brethren from Southampton , among whom was the

Sheriff of that borough , Bro . E . Brown . The Board of Installed Masters was composed of the following : Bros . Elers , P . P . G . Chap . ; H . Lashmore , P . G . S . D . ; T . P . Payne , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . P . Aslatt , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . Doman , P . P . G . S . D . ; T . Walton , P . P . G . A . D . C ; W . Horton , P . P . G . Purs . ; J . C . Burbage , P . G . S . T . ; Algar , Aldis , Dore , J . Patstone , VV . Berry , VV . F . Mayoss , Brown , Grinyer , and

Le Roy . The newly-installed Master afterwards invested the following as his officers : Brcs . Burbage , I . P . M . ; M . Mee , S . W . ; J . Slater , I . W . ; H . Doman , Treas . ; Le Roy , Sec ; Dawe , S . D . ; Pearce , J . D . ; G . Gidden , Org . ; Harrison , I . G . ; Bist , D . C . ; Bolton and Pavey , Stwds . ; and Bailey , Tyler . Cordial votes of thanks were passed to Bro . the Rev .

E . H . Elers , as Installing Master , and to Bro . Burbage for his services in the chair during the year , the compliment in the latter place being supplemented by the presentation of a Past Master ' s jewel . The installation banquet was provided at the Literary Institute hy Bro . Dore in excellent style , and a large number sat djivn , presided over by Bro . Gould . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured , and the post-prandial

proceedings included the gift to the I . P . M . ol a buckle ring of iS-rarat gold , subscribed for mainly by the initiates during his year of office . Bro . Burbage tendered his acknowledgments . The W . M . had considerately arranged for a spucial late train from Lymington to Biockenhurst to enable the Southampton brethren to catch the up-mail , but the toast list was finished in time to allow of their taking advantage of the ordinary evening train . HOUNSLOW . —Dalhousie Lodge ( No . 865 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th

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inst ., at the Town Hall . Present : Bros . C . B . Corston , W . M . j H . B . Corston , S . W . ; H . Jackson , J . W . ; C . A . Walter , P . M ., Treas . ; W . C . Williams , Sec . ; S . VV Keene , S . D . ; J . Le Warne , J . D . ; J . Upjohn , D . C ; VV . Watson , I . G . ; G . Swann , Stwd . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; Jas . Doble , A . Molony , W . J . Gardener , E . Clare , and W . E . Edwards . Visitors : Bros . Jesse Collings , P . M . 15 S 5 ; F .

Smith , 1963 ; and A . G . Dovey , 17 G 7 . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . C . B . Cortson , P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the VV . M ., and the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Henry Frederick Browse , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bros , Clare , Gardener , and Dovey were raised to the Sublime Degree

of Master Masons . Bro . C . A . Walter , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . W . C . Williams seconded , that Bro . A . G . Dovey become a joining member of this lodge . Bro . C A . Walter rose in pursuance of the notice of motion , and after a discussion it was proposed by Bro . C . A . Walter , and seconded by Bro . H . Jackson , that a new pattern jewel be presented to future Past Masters , designs to be submitted

and chosen at the next lodge in October . Carried unanimously . It was proposed by C . A . Walter , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . H . Jackson , J . W ., that a hearty vote ol thanks be passed to the Picnic Committee , and to Bro . T . VV . Heath , of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , in particular , for his indefatigable exertions throughout the day , and to whose musical abilities must be attributed a great part of

the enjoyment of the outing . Carried unanimously . A memorial card was received and read by the Secretary from the widow of our late much respected Bro . Donald King , when it was resolved that a vote of condolence be passed and sent to Mrs . King . No further business offering , the W . M . received the

"Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and closed the lodge in due form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Red Lion Hotel for refreshments . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured and a very pleasant evening spent ., the W . M . receiving some very special marks of approbation from the brethren for his very able rendering of the ceremony in the Third Degree .

SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A metting was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Midd . ' eton Hotel , when there were present Bros . G . R . Dawson , Prov . G . Stwd ., W . M . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . A . P ., J . W . j Rev . C . Marriott , Prov . G . Chap ., Chap . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., G . P ., Sec . ; L . Warren , jun ., S . D . ; C .

F . Woosnam , J . D . ; T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., D . of C . j A . Vanderwood , as I . G . ; G . Kitchin , Org . ; E . F . Wood , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . F . Jones , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; N . de Sylla Zucco , Rev . J . Hutchons , W . Trigg , C . VV . Cooke , C . C . Braithwaite , A . G . Renninson , and B . Thomas . Bro . E . Baldwin , VV . M . 3 G 6 Prov . G . A . P . South Wales ( West

, Division ) , was present as a visitor . After the lodge had been opened , Bro . N . de Sylla Zucco was raised to the Third Degree , Bros . Rev . J . Hutchons and W . Trigg were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . C . J . Dobson was initiated . Ten guineas were voted to the Building Fund of All Saints' Church , and votes of thanks

were passed for services rendered on the occasion of laying the foundation-stone of All Saints' Church on the 31 st July . Bro . A . Lucking was thanked for his present to the lodge of his photo in the clothing of G . P . of England . Two candidates for initiation were proposed , and the lodge was duly closed .

BATTLE . — Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Henry Kimm presided , supported by Bros . Robert Hughes , S . W . ; J . B . Sargent , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . A . P . ; W . A . Raper , Sec ; T . J . Walder , S . D . ; W . T . Jordan , J . D . j Dr . R . T . Davison , I . G . ; C . Leary , Tyler ; William Lamborn , P . M .,

f . P . U . P . j B . H . Thorpe , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; VV . C . Till , W . E . Skinner , T . Avis , and others . Bro . J . McKinley , 424 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the bye-laws were read , after which communications were read with reference to the proposed testimonial

to Bro . V . P . Freeman , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Prov . Grand Sec , for his valuable services and untiring zeal in the cause of Freemasonry for the province , and a notice of motion was given that a sum of £ 5 5 s . be voted toward that deserving object . All business being harmoniously ended the lodge was closed .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Monday , the 13 th inst ., there was a large meeting of this lodge at its hall in St . Saviourgate . Those present included Bros . A . T . B . Turner , VV . M . ; Sir F . Milner , Bart ., I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; C . G . Padel , P . M . and Org . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . and Treas . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; VV . Brown , S . W . ; G . Chapman , I . W . ;

J . Kay , Sec . ; S . J . Dalton , S . D . ; W . Lackcnby , J . D . ; W . Storry , J . D . Irving , and P . Pearson , Stewards ; VV . Hall , Tyler ; J . Thorpe , W . H . A . Coates , W . Wreglesworth , B . Stephenson , J . Starkey , T . Masterman , W . B . Dyson , W . S . Child , j . D . Spetch , J . Smith , J . E . Wilkinsin , VV . T . Nance , vV . Ream , W . Sharp , G . Lamb , and E . Wilkinson . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B .

Polkinghorne , P . M . 1991 ; C . Anderson , 236 ; A . M . White , 1991 ; E . VV . Brewer , 1536 ; A . Buckle , P . M . 236 ; S . | . Crummack , 23 C ; T . G . Hodgson , 236 ; E . Harding , VV . M . 1991 j A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; J . T . Harvey , 1991 ; and P . T . Marshall , 103 ( S . C . ) The business consisted in the passing of Bro . Halliwell to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Wm . Stephenson

presented to the lodge an oak chair for the use of the I . G . Bro . Masterman presented another oak chair for the D . C . Both these chairs were carved and upholstered to match the other furniture of the lodge . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson gave a framed Masonic photograph , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., presented a batch of books to the library . All

these brethren received votes of thanks for their gilts . After the close of the ludge , the W . M . entertained his brethren and visitors at supper , and a social evening was spent , the W . M . receiving many congratulations on his health having been so far restored as to enable him again to take an active part in lodge business .

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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES—Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 163 S ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held by special dispensation at the Albany Hall , on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., and the great number of brethren in attendance proved the wisdom of the removal to such a commodious place for the special occasion . At the opening there were thirty present , and lodge closed in the presence of no less than fifty-five . There being raisings and

initiations , the W . M ., Bro . J . VV . Moorman , P . G . A . D . C , opened at 3 . 45 p . m ., assisted by his officers , viz : Bros . J . Drewett , S . W . ; G . Moorman , J . W . ; W . Drewett , S . D . ; H . W . Humphreys , J . D . ; and F . Montague , acting I . G . The last post was afterwards taken by Bro . W . Youldon , I . G ., who was late . After the formal business , Bros . Trott and Bultz were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The ballot havins

previously proved favourable for Messrs . McCall Chambers and G . Allen , they were introduced and initiated in the prescribed manner . A return to the ordinary business was then necessary so as to receive the report of the Auditors , from which it appeared that there was a balance in hand of over £ 30 , with over £ 40 yet due . Ten guineas were voted to the Girls' School , and the report received and adopted . Bro . Youldon

, P . M ., then presented Bro . John Drewett to the W . M . as the elected of the lodge to fill the chair of K . S . during the ensuing year , and the ceremony of installation proceeded . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of 15 brethren . In proper course the installation was completed ; the saluting was very effective , Bro . F . J . V . Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Surrey and Middlesex , presiding at the organ . The new W . M . invested his officers as follows

Bros . G . Moorman , S . W . ; VV . Drewett , J . W . ; Humphreys , S . D . ; Montague , J . D . ; Oldridge , P . M ., Treas . ; Laurence , P . M ., Sec ; W . Youldon , jun ., I . G . ; F . J . Hunt , Org . ; LocUett , D . C ; Taylor , Bowers , and j . Home , Stewards . Bro . VV . Lane , who has been Tyler of the lodge since its formation , was again entrusted with the badge of that office amid the plaudits of the brethren , by whom he is held in high esteem .

The Worshipful Master then presented to the I . P . M . a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his year of office , and warmly complimented him not only on the way in which he had filled the chair during the past year , but also upon the admirable and impressive manner in which he had installed him ( the VV . M . ) that day . The Immediate Past Master briefly acknowledged the gift of the lodge , and tendered his thanks to the brethren

in general , and the officers particularly , for the aid they had given him while in the chair . Bro . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , solicited the votes of the brethren for the case of A . H . Smithers at the forthcoming election of the Boys' School , and subsequently obtained several promises of support . After a perfect volley of " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated ,

only to re-assemble at the Sun Hotel , where , around the festive board , the well-known hospitality of the Brownrigg Lodge was freely dispensed . Here the company numbered 64 , and then the W . M . and other brethren had had " letters of regret" at the last moment . Bros . Buckland and Lane , P . M . ' s of the lodge , were unfortunately unable to attend , but sent fraternal greetings . The banquet was excellently served under the direction

of Bro . John Bond , and as the W . M . had wisely kept the toast list within the narrowest possible limits , and used but few , though happily chosen words in his appeals , there was ample time for listening to the entertainment given by those of musical gifts . Bro . McCall Chambers is a very great acquisition to the lodge , and he readily exercised his ability . Mr . E . J . D . Causton ' s musical and mimical sketches gave immense pleasure , and those who had to leave to catch the

11 o clock train did so with regret . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most pleasant and enjoyable evenings yet passed by No . 1638 . The visiting brethren included Bros . F . Walters , P . M . 1300 , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; F . Honeywell , P . M . 8 S 9 , P . P . G . O . Surrey and Middx . ; R . T . Elsam , P . M . 201 , 889 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; J . C . Jessett , P . M . 1512 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; G . Porter , P . M . 8 S 9 , P . P . G . S . B . Surrey : S . P .

Catterson , W . M . 19 S 1 , P . P . G . St . Br . Surrey ; W . H . Causton , P . M . 162 , 1726 ; W . Spearing , W . M . 1512 ; B . Colbron , P . M . 355 J E- W . Warner , W . M . 1793 ; T . Weaver , VV . M . SS 9 ; Otterhead , P . M . 1360 ; J . VV . James , P . M . 957 ; W . Chapman . S . W . 8 S 9 ; J . Mayo , 1416 ; G . Tagg , 1512 ; Shelley , J . D . 19 S 1 ; F . J . Hayward , 889 Douglas Young , 1 S 72 ; G . Wade , J . D . SS 9 J J . Heasman , 167 ; J . H . Wade , 1360 ; E . J . Coppinger , SSo ; andothers .

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IIULLUV LODGIi ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting 0 [ this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsburv . Bro . Surridcc occupied the chair , with Bros . Rosa as S . W . ; ' ttkakky , J . W . ; Stanscn , S . D . ; Wheelock , J . D . ; Gregory , I . G . ; and Bros . Messer . Ament , Silvester , Dimsdalc , and others . After the usual preliminaries , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremonv

of initiation , Bro . Messer candidate . Bro . Bleaklev then worked the 1 st Section o £ the First Lecture . Lodge was ' opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . A very hearty vote of ihanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Surridge for the excellent manner in which he had worked the ceremony and carried out the dnties of W . M . for the first time in any lodge . Bro . Ross was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed , after which the usual couple of hours ' harmony was enjoyed by the assembled brethren .

DUMAIIG LODGE ( No . ijj ) . —The wceklv meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 14 th inst . There were present Bros . F . I . Tull . W . M . j liannester , S . W ; G . Lavington , I . W . ; Little , S . D . j T . Bate , P . M . ; W . VVilles . I . G . ; Buckeridge , Treas . ; R Walden , Sec .: and J . Hill , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read anl conhrmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . W . Willes answered the i | uestions for the Third Degree , as he was to be raised in his lodge on the 33 rd . The lodge was opened in the lluru

ucgree , ami resumed in the First . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . W . Willes answered the questions for the Second Degree , was entrusted , anil retired . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . VV . Willes being the candidate the second ceremony was well rehearsed hy Bro . Tull . The explanation rf the tracing board was given by Bro . Buckeridge . lhe 5 th Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted hy the brethren . Bro . Hannestcr was appointed VV . M . for the next week—the work to be third ceremony , and and 3 rd Sections of the Third Lecture . Masonic business being ended , the odge was closed .